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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vertical /VUR-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – standing or pointing straight up or at an angle of 90° to a horizontal surface or line Walls are usually vertical. acknowledge /ak-NOL-ij/ [verb] – to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something Historians generally acknowledge her as a pioneer in her field. experimental /ik-sper-uh-MEN-tl / [adjective] – relating to tests, especially scientific ones The drug is still at the experimental stage. comparable /KOM-per-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – similar in size, amount, or quality to something else Our pricing are comparable to those in other stores. fundamental /fuhn-duh-MEN-tl/ [adjective]…
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©BBC via GETTY IMAGES Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – Consecutive events, numbers, etc. follow one after another without an interruption This is the third consecutive weekend that I’ve spent working on this project. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something Don’t let obstacles hinder you from achieving your goals. takeover /TEYK-oh-ver/ [noun] – a situation in which a company gets control of another company by buying enough of its shares The shareholders are discussing the takeover next year. versatile /VUR-suh-tl/ [adjective] – able to…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not likely to move or change Our country has experienced peace and stability for a long time. proximity /prok-SIM-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being near in space or time The best part about the house’s location is its proximity to shops. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not easy to find or get The scarcity of skilled workers made the problem worse. harsh /hahrsh/ [adjective] – too strong, bright, loud, etc. The weather was harsh yesterday. occurrence /uh-KUR-uhns/ [noun] – something…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. market /MAHR-kit/ [noun] – the people who might want to buy something, or a part of the world where something is sold We estimate the potential market for the new laptops to be around two million people. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the amount used The senator talked about the fuel consumption in the country. panel /PAN-l/ [noun] – a flat, usually rectangular part, or piece of wood, metal, cloth, etc., that fits into or onto something larger Her house has an old door with oak panels. vow /vou/ [verb] – to make a determined decision or…
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